Must-see hotels in Papua New Guinea

  • Loloata Island Resort

    Port Moresby

    About 20km east of Port Moresby, in Bootless Bay, this appealing island resort is a popular weekender getaway, as well as a destination in its own right…

  • Nusa Island Retreat

    New Ireland Province

    This tropical haven has a focus on surfers (owner Shaun is a dedicated surfer himself and a mine of information), but families, couples, divers and those…

  • Ulumani Treetops Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    The Edenesque vibe (surrounding jungle, orchids, hummingbirds) of hillside Treetops Lodge is enhanced further by the panoramic views that span Milne Bay…

  • Kabaira Beach Hideaway

    New Britain

    This laid-back resort on the waterfront radiates a ramshackle air, and combines friendly informality and a picturesque setting. Lodgers can stay in one of…

  • Magic Mountain Nature Lodge

    The Highlands

    Magic Mountain is more than just a bed for the night. Guests are usually booked on other activities for which this is an ideal base. Surrounded by jungle…

  • Walindi Plantation Resort

    New Britain

    This beautifully designed resort run by Cheyne and Ema Benjamin is highly recommended for divers due to its full-service on-site dive centre and easy…

  • Ambua Lodge

    The Highlands

    The showpiece of the Trans Niugini Tours operation, Ambua Lodge offers commanding views across the Tari Basin and Huli homelands. At 2100m, the lodge…

  • Madang Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    With something for everyone and with great snorkelling nearby, this is one of the best places to stay in PNG. The budget rooms are the best value in town…

  • Jais Aben Resort

    Papua New Guinea

    This lovely resort resides on its own pretty peninsula, with private swimming beaches and sweeping lawns. The beachside bungalows are airy and comfortable…

  • Airways Hotel & Apartments

    Port Moresby

    The perfect place for the visitor who wants nothing to do with Port Moresby, Airways has spectacular views over the airport and the poolside lounge-and…

  • Kumul Lodge

    The Highlands

    Located 40 minutes from Mt Hagen, just inside Enga Province, Kumul Lodge is geared towards birdwatchers, and you can see birds of paradise in the grounds…

  • East Kegsugl Guesthouse

    The Highlands

    Across the road from the Kegsugl airstrip, this guesthouse is a great option. The hosts, Josephine and Arnold (Rambo to his friends), make guests feel…

  • Nuli Sapi

    Papua New Guinea

    Nuli Sapi, run by Aussie Kayleigh and her local business partner, is the loveliest place to stay in the area. Lodging is in one of four attractively…

  • Sibonai Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Run by knowledgeable local guide Waiyaki Nemani, whose family has been resident in Sewa Bay for 300 years, this guesthouse, beautifully set amid primary…

  • Tawali Resort

    Papua New Guinea

    On a coral-fringed headland overlooking Hoia Bay, this beautifully set resort, tucked away amid verdant greenery, lives and breathes diving. The views…

  • Lakwanda Guesthouse & Cultural Centre

    The Highlands

    In the village of Hedemari, midway between Tari and Koroba, in the heart of Huli country, is the beautiful Lakwanda Guesthouse. Run by Thomas Tayapi, a…

  • Rapopo Plantation Resort

    New Britain

    This beautifully designed resort is set amid fig and coconut trees, with immaculate lawns, a large pool and a postcard beach. Expect tasteful, amply sized…

  • Lae Travellers Inn

    Lae

    Clean, quiet, professional and centrally located, this is the pick of Lae’s midrange options. Standard rooms have satellite TV and air-conditioning, while…

  • Ela Beach Hotel

    Port Moresby

    This flash hotel has attractively set rooms in a prime beachfront location. The older rooms are nothing special, and the service is decidedly patchy if…

  • Rabaul Hotel

    Rabaul

    Rabaul Hotel is Australian-run and has a wide array of prices; the budget rooms are comfortable and air-conditioned with a private bathroom, while the…

  • Panasesa Resort

    Papua New Guinea

    Located in the remote Conflict islands, with the most extensive biodiversity and coral reefs in the world, this exclusive resort caters to serious divers…

  • Raintree Lodge

    Port Moresby

    Hiding behind a bamboo stockade like some coquettish ingenue, this tranquil, intimate boutique hotel consists of just 12 spacious yet somewhat sombre…

  • In Wewak Boutique Hotel

    The Sepik

    This spotlessly clean, plantation-style hotel is easily the best accommodation in town and the only place with a pool. Private decks, furnished with…

  • Tufi Resort

    Papua New Guinea

    A short distance from the airstrip, this resort has a cluster of airy bungalows arranged around a pool, a carving-festooned bar, and a cliffside barbecue…

  • Tupira Surf Club

    Papua New Guinea

    During the peak surfing months (November to April), the Tupira Surf Club operates a guesthouse overlooking a perfect right-hander. It accommodates 16…

  • CBC Guesthouse

    The Sepik

    Clean, secure, church-run accommodation in a convenient central location, within easy reach of several hotel restaurants. Simple, fan-cooled rooms are…

  • Mapang Missionary Home

    Port Moresby

    In central Boroko, this snug guesthouse is clean as a whistle, secure, and run by an affable, knowledgeable American missionary couple. The best budget…

  • Masurina

    Papua New Guinea

    Up on the hill but lacking hill views, Masurina is the best bargain in Alotau if you opt for their budget rooms (all with bathroom and aircon). The larger…

  • Butia Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    Near the airstrip, this is the most comfortable accommodation in Kiriwina. The restaurant – an attractive, open-sided building supported by 18 posts, each…

  • Destiny Guest Haus

    Papua New Guinea

    Destiny is a welcoming and friendly guesthouse featuring 20 bright, spotless and comfortable rooms. Seven of these rooms are the original wooden rooms…

  • Oro Haven Kokoda Retreat

    Papua New Guinea

    By far the best place to stay in Kokoda, right next to the airstrip and with its own generator. Six traditional huts can sleep guests dorm-style, with…

  • Bibiko Farm

    Papua New Guinea

    Located amid the Mataio family's extensive farm grounds, 8km west of town, this tranquil spot has four spacious, tiled rooms with bathrooms and guests are…

  • CBC Guesthouse

    The Sepik

    Easily the best (ie the only) budget option in town consisting of simple, spotless, fan-cooled rooms and guest kitchen. Take the uphill road between the…

  • Vanimo Surf Lodge

    The Sepik

    Within a frisbee throw of some of Lido’s best breaks, this lodge is aimed squarely at the surfing market. The spacious beachside bungalows are semi-open…

  • Oro Guesthouse

    Papua New Guinea

    Easily the best option in Popondetta (not that it's much of a horse race), set back from a quiet street amid lush vegetation. The somewhat worn rooms are…

  • Naigboi Guest House

    The Sepik

    Run by Robert and his lovely family, this simple guesthouse on Yuo island, on a beach lapped at by turquouise waves, consists of breezy rooms and two…

  • Garewa

    Papua New Guinea

    Village consisting of one friendly extended family. Gorgeous beach, waterfall hike, seafood feasts if Fabian's been out fishing. it's a one-hour outrigger…

  • Karawari Lodge

    The Sepik

    The Karawari Lodge is a luxury Trans Niugini Tours base for exploring the Sepik near Amboin. The main building, built in the style of a haus tambaran with…

  • Lissenung Island Resort

    New Ireland Province

    This lovely resort makes a great base for divers or those seeking a bit of pampering on a small island partially ringed by a ribbon of white-sand beach…

  • Clem’s Place

    New Ireland Province

    On tiny Tunung Island, Clem’s has six simple but charming bungalows made from woven sago leaves, and a clean ablution block (with flush toilets), amid a…

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